Edmondson/Holley Inspired Sculpture

Content Standard:
TN Visual Art State Standards
1 – 4

• Standard 1.0 Media, Techniques and Processes Students will understand and apply media, techniques, and processes
• 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and responsible use of art media and tools.
• Standard 2.0 Structures and Functions Students will use knowledge of both structures and functions.
• 2.2 Demonstrate critical thinking skills in addressing visual arts assignments.
• 2.3 Demonstrate an understanding of various sensory and expressive qualities in a work of art.
• 2.5 Reflect on the effective use of organizational components (structures) and expressive qualities (functions) to communicate ideas in works of art.
• Standard 3.0 Evaluation Students will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.
• 3.1 Recognize and use subject matter, themes, and symbols in works of art.
• Standard 4.0 Historical and Cultural Relationships Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures
• 4.3 Compare and contrast the characteristics of artwork in various eras and cultures.

Clear Learning Targets: 

• I can create a 3-D subtractive sculpture with personal meaning.
• I can compare and contrast William Edmondson and Lonnie Holley’s sculptures.
• I can analyze poetry to gain a greater understanding of the artist’s work.

Task Objectives (steps to reach mastery of clear learning targets):

• I can identify tools and materials.
• I can brainstorm ideas how to make my sculpture meaningful to myself.
• I can read text rich information about both artists and look at images of their work.